HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-298RESOLUTION N0.10-298
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF
CURRENTAND FORMER MEMBERSOFTHE UNITEDSTATESARMED
SERVICES BY RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 11, 2010 AS "VETERANS
DAY" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. For more than 200 years, individuals from all walks of life have taken up arms and
sworn an oath to support and defend the principles upon which our country was
founded.
2. Throughout our history, courageous men and women have donned the uniform of
our Armed Forces and built a noble tradition of faithful and dedicated service to
our nation.
3. Veterans Day has been set aside as both a national and state holiday to honor the
fifty million American patriots who answered the call of duty, preserving our
freedoms and often making the ultimate sacrifice.
4. We can never fully repay our debt of gratitude to those heroic men and women
who served, were wounded, or even died in battle.
5. The unwavering commitment of our soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast
Guardsmen has preserved ourfreedoms and saved millions around the world from
tyranny.
6. We continue to draw inspiration from the heroism and dedication of those who
currently serve and sacrifice for the cause of liberty and justice.
7. It is fitting that all Floridians honor America's military veterans, including Florida's
1.8 million living veterans through whose service and sacrifice we today enjoy
freedom and liberty.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board calls upon the residents of St. Lucie County to honor the contributions
of current and former members of the United States Armed Services by
participating in local Veterans Day activities honoring the men and women who
have stood watch over America.
2. This Board does hereby proclaim November 11, 2010 as "VETERANS DAY" in St.
Lucie County, Florida.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 9th day of November, 2010.
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